Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents-Chapter 206 - 43: Rare Storage Spiritual Artifact! Return to the Imperial City (Part 3)

Chapter 206: Chapter 43: Rare Storage Spiritual Artifact! Return to the Imperial City (Part 3)

"Agreed!"

Upon hearing Lv Lan speak, Yan Shuzhu pondered for a moment before finally nodding her head.

Given Ye Liuyun’s cleverness, he will surely come up with a solution.

As the emperor, Yan Shuzhu could override all dissent and, with a single imperial edict, promote Ye Liuyun’s rank.

Yet, by that time, Ye Liuyun would inevitably become a target for all, beset by many adversaries.

Though Ye Liuyun’s cultivation is commendable, being singled out by so many factions would surely be troublesome; after all, in Yan Shuzhu’s estimation, Ye Liuyun’s cultivation is still within the Innate Realm.

"Better to wait a few days before going. Qi Yuanliang has just died, and we don’t know what movement there will be from the Prime Minister’s side. If we act too hastily now, it will inevitably draw too much attention!"

Yan Shuzhu knew well that Qi Yuanliang was one of Fu Zhengqing’s men.

Though, judging by Fu Zhengqing’s character, he likely wouldn’t care about the life or death of someone like Qi Yuanliang, caution never goes amiss; carefulness preserves longevity.

"Understood!"

Fully aware of the stakes, Lv Lan gave a knowing nod to Yan Shuzhu’s words.

Thinking to wait a while before seeking out Ye Liuyun.

But just as she stepped aside—

Yan Shuzhu, as if just realizing something, raised her head and looked at Lv Lan in surprise.

"Your Majesty?"

Being gazed at in this manner, Lv Lan felt somewhat bewildered.

"When did your relationship with Young Master Ye become so close?"

Only just now did she realize: Lv Lan directly referred to Ye Liuyun as Liuyun—somewhat intimate, isn’t it?

"..."

Lv Lan hadn’t thought much of it, merely called it so out of habit.

Perhaps—

Since knowing Ye Liuyun’s Extreme Yang constitution, Lv Lan naturally started to pair herself with him in her mind.

"I..."

"Enough! I am not questioning you!"

Seeing Lv Lan hesitating to explain herself,

Yan Shuzhu casually waved her hand.

"It’s good for the two of you to have a better relationship. You are of marrying age, and Young Master Ye is handsome and talented—it’s I who have delayed you."

If not for her own sake,

With Lv Lan’s age, she would have been married long ago, perhaps already with children by now.

Thus, if Lv Lan has someone she cares for, Yan Shuzhu would certainly not stand in their way.

But, hearing Yan Shuzhu say this, Lv Lan hurriedly replied,

"I truly follow Your Majesty with all my heart, without any complaints whatsoever!"

Yan Shuzhu silently waved her hand, saying nothing more.

There was nothing more to be done.

Now, the one Yan Shuzhu trusts most is only Lv Lan; though she trusts Ye Liuyun too, he is after all a man, and she cannot always keep him at her side.

...

A Governor has died.

Even if word doesn’t reach every corner of the city, in the officialdom this was no small disruption.

Soon—

Prime Minister Fu Zhengqing too received the report.

At this time, inside the Prime Minister’s Mansion, Fu Zhengqing sat solemnly in the courtyard, a chessboard before him, from time to time placing a piece, playing against himself.

"Dead, is he?"

His face betrayed no emotion; even on hearing that Qi Yuanliang had died, Fu Zhengqing showed not the slightest change in expression.

It was as if Qi Yuanliang’s death,

mattered less than the game of chess before him.

The Prince Jin City assignment had been entrusted to Qi Yuanliang by Fu Zhengqing; he thought, even if Qi failed, it wouldn’t be too unsightly—now the man himself is gone.

He placed another piece.

"Trash is trash in the end!"

Dead means dead—there was no hint of regret in his expression.

For someone like Qi Yuanliang, should Fu Zhengqing wish, he could foster many more just like him.

"It seems the young emperor does have some ability in judging people."

Qi Yuanliang may have been worthless, but still achieved Innate Perfection; and yet he was fooled to death so easily.

As for the official story that Qi Yuanliang set fire to Sanquan Mountain and was killed by Prince Jin’s men in a fit of rage, Fu Zhengqing treated it as a joke, not believing it for a moment.

Qi Yuanliang, even if a fool,

wouldn’t be so foolish as to set fire to the Prince’s territory and get caught red-handed.

It was clearly a trap.

As for who set the trap—isn’t it obvious? Aside from Ye Liuyun, there’s no one else it could be.

"Interesting!"

Another piece fell.

Fu Zhengqing’s expression, finally, shifted a little.

A trace of amusement at his lips, he set down his chess piece.

"Attend me!"

Two words, lightly spoken.

Without a sound, a shadowy figure half-knelt at Fu Zhengqing’s side, hands cupped respectfully, voice grave.

"By your command, my lord!"

...

Meanwhile—

After leaving the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Ye Liuyun headed straight home. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

If nothing else, arrangements still had to be made for Qu Sisi.

Ye Liuyun chose not to arrange for Qu Sisi to stay elsewhere, but brought her directly to his own residence.

"Is this the place?"

Veiled, Qu Sisi stepped down from the carriage, gazing curiously at Ye Liuyun’s residence before her.

"My place isn’t as spacious as Prince Jin’s Mansion, you know!"

Not missing the teasing tone in Ye Liuyun’s voice, Qu Sisi cast him a sidelong glance with her beautiful eyes.

"Do I look like someone who judges by wealth or poverty?"

No matter how grand Prince Jin’s Mansion was, Qu Sisi never felt at ease there.

But it was in this very residence that made Ye Liuyun’s heart anticipate the future, for better or worse.

Still—

"Is it really alright?"

Qu Sisi pondered, unable to suppress a few more questions.

After all, on the road here, regarding matters within the residence, Qu Sisi had already heard Ye Liuyun speak; what if others weren’t welcoming to her?

"Are you underestimating me?"

Back at Prince Jin’s Mansion,

Prince Jin had never even considered protecting Qu Sisi, but here—things were different.

As the patriarch, Ye Liuyun held real authority here.

"Come with me!"

Without further explanation, he simply raised his hand, gesturing towards Qu Sisi.

Meeting Ye Liuyun’s gaze, Qu Sisi felt considerably reassured, placing her hand in his.

...